Pricing

Free for the work.
Paid for the polish.

The core invoicing job is free, forever. You only start paying when you outgrow basic — when you want your own branding on every document, automatic follow-ups, or recurring billing running in the background.

Annual saves 2 months
FREE
Starter

For freelancers and side businesses just getting on top of invoicing.

R 0
/ forever
  • Unlimited invoices & customers
  • PDF download & shareable invoice link
  • Email delivery with PDF attached
  • Sent · Viewed · Paid · Overdue tracking
  • VAT-aware tax invoice fields
  • Mobile & desktop invoice builder
  • CSV export of invoices & customers
  • SettleMe wordmark on documents
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No card. No trial. No tricks.

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Pro

For owner-run businesses who want their invoices to look the part and their clients to pay on time.

R 149
per month
Or R 125/mo billed annually
  • Everything in Starter
  • Your branding — no SettleMe wordmark
  • Automatic reminders — before due, day after, one week late
  • Reminder log — timestamped record of every follow-up
  • Recurring invoices — set once, send automatically
  • Customer statements — PDF or emailed
  • Up to 3 bank accounts, selectable per invoice
  • Priority support, Mon–Fri
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Team

For small teams and bookkeeper-supported businesses bridging invoicing into payments.

R 349
per month
Or R 291/mo billed annually
  • Everything in Pro
  • Up to 5 team members with roles
  • Multi-business support — switch between profiles
  • Ageing report — outstanding by how overdue
  • Payment links — clients pay by card via PayFast
  • Proof-of-payment capture, both directions
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Prices in South African rand, VAT excluded. No card on file until billing launches — plans currently switch freely during the beta. Your free Starter plan stays free.

When is it worth upgrading?

Most businesses live happily on Starter.
Here's when it's worth paying.

When your invoices go to clients you care about impressing

Move to Pro for your branding.

Your invoice is often the last thing a client sees before they pay you. On Pro, it carries your logo, your colours, your footer message — and nothing else. The SettleMe wordmark disappears from the PDF, the share page and the email.

When following up starts feeling like a second job

Move to Pro for reminders.

If you're sending more than five or six invoices a month, you're probably forgetting one. Pro's automatic reminders go out before the due date, the day after, and a week later — in a tone you set, without you lifting a finger. The reminder log keeps a timestamped record of every follow-up.

When you invoice the same clients every month

Move to Pro for recurring invoices.

Set a recurring schedule once. The invoice goes out on the same date every cycle, with the right amounts, the right VAT, and its own number — automatically, or as a draft for your review. Your evenings stay yours.

When more than one person touches the invoicing

Move to Team for members and reports.

Bring in a partner or your bookkeeper with their own login — they can invoice, you keep control of settings. The ageing report shows everything outstanding bucketed by how late it is, and payment links let clients settle by card straight from the invoice.

FAQ

Straight answers.

Is SettleMe really free?
Yes. Starter is free, forever, with unlimited invoices and unlimited customers. You don't need to enter a card. We make money when businesses outgrow Starter and upgrade for branding, reminders, or recurring billing — not before.
What happens to my invoices if I downgrade or cancel?
Your invoice history stays in your account. You can view, download, and export everything you've ever created. If you downgrade to Starter, the SettleMe wordmark returns on new documents — but nothing from your history is deleted, and sent invoices keep the branding they went out with.
Does the price include VAT?
No. The prices shown are exclusive of VAT. VAT at 15% will be added to your subscription if applicable.
Can I change plans mid-month?
Yes. During the current beta, plans switch freely and instantly. Once billing launches, upgrades take effect immediately and downgrades at the end of your billing period.
Do you offer a discount for non-profits or very small businesses?
Starter is free forever and covers most very small businesses completely. If you're a registered non-profit and need Pro or Team, send us a message — we'll work something out.
Will prices change for early customers?
No. If you're on a paid plan when billing launches, your price is locked in for the life of your subscription.

Send your first free invoice today.

No card required. Upgrade only if you outgrow Starter — and you might never need to.